Using Edutainment Software to Enhance Online Learning

Students entering high school and college today grew up playing digital games. It is part of their culture and they are comfortable with the media. Like it or not, the games have changed the way current students learn. Unfortunately, teachers are often reluctant to change the way they teach or to in...

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Published in:International journal on e-learning 2007-01, Vol.6 (1), p.5
Main Authors: Green, Mary, McNeese, Mary Nell
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children & youth
College Students
Computer Software
Computer Uses in Education
Conferences
Dental Schools
Educational Games
Educational Objectives
Educational Technology
Forecasts and trends
High School Students
Learning
Online Courses
Online education
Skill Development
Teaching Methods
Technology application
Thinking Skills
Video Games
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Summary:Students entering high school and college today grew up playing digital games. It is part of their culture and they are comfortable with the media. Like it or not, the games have changed the way current students learn. Unfortunately, teachers are often reluctant to change the way they teach or to incorporate games into their pedagogy. This article describes the different game genres available, examines reasons why teachers may or may not want to include digital games as pedagogy, and explains how students who grew up playing games are different from non-gamers. Also addressed are the characteristics of a "good" game and the important role game developers play in the creation of games, which are suitable for educational purposes.
ISSN:1537-2456
1943-5932